Agriculture — Area in French Guiana

French Guiana: Agriculture — Area was 39.52 1000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
39.52 1000 ha
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
189th
of 237 countries
All-time high
42 1000 ha
in 2023
All-time low
4 1000 ha
in 1970
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Agriculture — Area in French Guiana, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

The most recent figure for agriculture — area in French Guiana is 39.52 1000 ha, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 5.9% on the previous year and up 28.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, agriculture — area in French Guiana peaked at 42 1000 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4 1000 ha, in 1970.

French Guiana ranks 189th of 237 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 5.44 1000 ha 5 1000 ha 7 1000 ha 9
1970s 7.6 1000 ha 4 1000 ha 9 1000 ha 10
1980s 12.8 1000 ha 8 1000 ha 21 1000 ha 10
1990s 22.8 1000 ha 21 1000 ha 24 1000 ha 10
2000s 23.3 1000 ha 23 1000 ha 24.1 1000 ha 10
2010s 29.69 1000 ha 23.96 1000 ha 32.74 1000 ha 10
2020s 38.51 1000 ha 36.34 1000 ha 42 1000 ha 5

Countries ranked near French Guiana

  1. 186 Samoa 49.41 1000 ha compare
  2. 187 Guadeloupe 46.42 1000 ha compare
  3. 188 Sao Tome and Principe 44.26 1000 ha compare
  4. 190 Isle of Man 39.08 1000 ha compare
  5. 191 Pacific Islands Trust Territory 35.26 1000 ha compare
  6. 192 Tonga 34.9 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 273 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is agriculture — area in French Guiana?
Agriculture — area in French Guiana was 39.52 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest agriculture — area recorded in French Guiana?
The highest recorded value was 42 1000 ha in 2023.
What is the lowest agriculture — area recorded in French Guiana?
The lowest recorded value was 4 1000 ha in 1970.
How does French Guiana rank for agriculture — area?
French Guiana ranks 189th out of 237 countries with data for 2024.
Is agriculture — area rising or falling in French Guiana?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this French Guiana data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Agriculture — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Agriculture — Area
Unit
1000 ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
273 places, 16,066 data points, 1961–2024
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